2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE

4 recalls — 55 complaints — 6 TSBs

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers. The step tread joints may be unsupported, causing the tread to break.

Consequence

A broken step increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reinforce the current step tread with a metal bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910048.

21,982 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC. (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and Solitude fifth wheels, equipped with certain CURT 7000 and 8000 lb axles. The U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the axle to move out of position.

Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the U-bolts, as necessary. Any damaged components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for th... Read more

6,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.

Consequence

An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.

43,421 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, possibly damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak... Read more

Consequence

An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP supply line for damage, replacing it as necessary. All lines in the vicinity of the burner tube will be wrapped in a thermal foil heat barrier material, then secured away from the burner tube of the refrigerator with additional P-clam... Read more

8,161 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

Complaint Statistics

55 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
POWER TRAIN	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER	2
EQUIPMENT	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

Frame weld cracks. Wall support framing cracks. Damaged cargo doors from flexing frame. Slideout damage from frame support break which may or may not keep it locked in placed during travel. Has been returned to manufacturer twice. 2024, 2025. Same issues again in 2026.

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

Incident date: May 1, 2026

I opened the drivers door, got in, closed the door and the back windshield shattered.

Incident date: Apr 29, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was exposed to high-temperatures, the instrument panel failed to function properly, rendering the speedometer and turn signals inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or d... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2024

I am filing a complaint regarding the frame manufactured by Lippert Components on my 2021 Grand Design Solitude 380FL (VIN [XXX] ). Lippert is the OEM supplier of the frame and has been directly involved in inspection and repair of ongoing structural failures. The unit has experienced repeated stru... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2024

On Friday March 20, 2026, we traded in a Chevy Equinox to get a newer model which is the VIN number we listed in this complaint. Driving home from the dealership the vehicle went from drive to park on its own (driving at 65 miles/hr) and my husband had to immediately put the car physically back int... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

While driving at highway speed the panoramic sunroof/moonroof shattered/ imploded spontaneously sounding like a gunshot while driving on the highway. There was no debris or road hazard that caused it.

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

I was informed to reference this code PE24029. 2021 5th Wheel - Grand Design Solitude 310GK. Frame cracks and separation. June 2025, contact made with Grand Design and they approved for us to obtain a welder. We did. It did not correct the issue and we contacted Grand Design again. Our Unit has bee... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Communication Module Failure" was activated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was pr... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2024

The bolts attaching my muffler to my exhaust pipe sheared off of my 30,000 mile 2022 chevy trailblazer at highway speed, launching them into my muffler. My exhaust pipe dropped-at 70 miles an hour it could have ripped off, and I am lucky the bolts went into my muffler and not something more vital. A... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the loss of power was most frequent while ascending a hill. The ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2024

Checked by HTN AUTO SHOP at 800 N Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK-73106. Shop owner said it could be a problem sooner or later since the car is operated under dirt road a lot and recommand me not driving it very often. However i drives a lot, to go to other states and also to many off roads. Average ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

Automatic parking assist and reverse braking systems exhibit severe, recurring malfunctions causing collisions and injuries. On May 24, 2025, at approx. 4:10 PM, auto-park uncommanded the vehicle to strike a mailbox in a familiar spot. Dealer dismissed incident without diagnostics. Beyond this col... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 7, 2025

The engine power reduced light came on twice. I have been feeling a slight hesitation when driving for a couple of months but this is the first time that light came on. It happened on i65n about 140 miles from Montgomery. I got off the interstate at Montgomery so I could drive slower and made it hom... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA MALFUNCTIONS AT TIMES & DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN ON THE IN-CAR MONITOR THAT STATES "CAMERA UNAVAILABLE". OTHER TIMES THE IMAGE IN THE MONITOR WILL BE WAVY. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE EXACERBATED BY WARMER TEMPERATURES. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYONE.

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Lexus GS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Hydraulic Brake Sensor Fault" remained displayed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and vibration. The cause of the failure was not yet determin... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2021

I CANNOT MAKE CALLS ON MY HANDS FREE BECUSE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TCU. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY WANT THOUSANDS TO FIX IT. I CANNOT USE MY HANDS FREE IN MY TRUCK, I CAN HEAR THE VOICE OF OTHERS BUT THEY CANNOT HEAR ME. ITS A HUGE DISTRACTION WHEN MAKING AND RECEIV... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2021

"ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM" notification appears on dashboard of 2020 Honda CRV. Dashboard also indicates only FWD is operational rather than AWD which should be operational all the time. Honda Service Bulletin 23-031 dated April 7, 2023 states corrective action is to replace the rear different... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2025

My 2018 Ford Focus (DPS6 dual-clutch automatic transmission) suffers from severe hesitation and shuddering when accelerating from a stop, especially under 10 mph. More concerning, the car has stalled multiple times while merging into traffic and during right turns at intersections. We can no longer ... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2025

Issue Description: On multiple occasions during travel, cargo doors and the main entry door have opened while the vehicle is in motion. We have been fortunate to notice the doors flying open, allowing us to quickly stop before losing any cargo. Cargo Risk: These compartments carry cargo. When the ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance, distance indicator, and the Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking failed to work as intended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed;... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2024

-2020 Ford Explorer -Panoramic Sunroof Shade. -Sunroof shade sagging, blocking view from rear view mirror while driving. -Problem is reproduced every time I attempt to open/retract the shade. This is a recurrent problem with many 2020 Explorer owners. -Awaiting appointment with dealer for inspectio... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was slowly driven to the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, DTC: P203B was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the code was constantly illuminated and was illuminated when the vehicle was started. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local d... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

I purchased this vehicle used at a dealer in Virginia. I drove it home to Chelsea Alabama, outside Birmingham. After a couple of days, my front right tire went flat. I took it to the dealer and they said the flat tire was caused by a cracked rim and required both to be replaced. Almost $3,000 for ti... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

Known issues with wiring cause check engine light to come on and also now the door open sensors to stay on. Just paid $800 for a known issue to the wiring that a Kia technical bulletin wss issued for, however the cost was left to the customer.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

Self healing tires unable to be repaired by dealer with nail in main tread area. Any other tire would have been able to be patched and inflated. Tire was less than self healing.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

Side front cargo compartments have opened during travel. Left and right side in two seperate incidents. Cargo fell on highway in one incident.

Incident date: Jun 30, 2021

My former employer Municipal Utilities/City of Poplar Bluff manager TF, added an air tag or tracking device to my [XXX] Mother's car, who is a retired DOI employee. He also remotely updated the audio system. I spoke to the service Manager at the Poplar Bluff, MO Ford dealership and he said the au... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2021

Trailer is not manufactured in compliance of FCR Title 49 393.70 a,b,(ii), California Code of Regulations Title 13 and Cal.Vehicle Code. Coupling devices and towing methods, as it is a known fact that 5th wheel hitches are breaking frames. Hitch will flex vertically 1 to 3 inches when towing. If tow... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota RAV4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2024

The Main Display went completely dark and Required Rebooting of the Car when attempting to move the car from the PARKED state to DRIVE state. This was the second occurence of this issue.

Incident date: Aug 24, 2024

We are having issues with the frame flex failing, screws popping out from around the slides and also around the wheel wells. Seams on the exterior are pulling apart, roof is pulling away in several spots. The slides are pulling in crooked, external compartment doors open while traveling down the hig... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2024

All motor mounts poorly manufactured too light. Need recalled as its a known problem.

Incident date: Dec 12, 2024

On interstate, the vehicle felt like it had a "float" feel and occasional shimmy while driving. Upon parking in town, stranger identified vehicle's driver-side rear wheel was not straight. Observation showed ground-contacting point of tire was angled outward from car. Diagnosis by both Nissan dea... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2024

The instrument cluster display on my 2020 Volvo XC90 went completely out while driving my vehicle. This was a single point of failure and SAFETY ISSUE as it affected my speedometer, gas gauge, etc. I was driving without any functioning indicators on the highway when it went out. There was no advance... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2024

Incident date: Apr 1, 2024

This appears to be a common problem when I researched it online. When trying to accelerate hard, the transmission will suddenly go to neutral instead of shifting. This causes a pause in accelerating when you need. It will then slam in to gear a few seconds later with various warnings about the tran... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Highland Ridge RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E071000 (Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the ABS failed to engage. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure milea... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2023

On multiple occasions during travel, We have had cargo doors and the main entry door open when going down the road. We have been fortunate that we have noticed the door flying open, to where we can quickly stop before losing any cargo. Because these are cargo doors, we carry cargo in these compartme... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was soft, and the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure might be rel... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2022

Incident date: May 1, 2024

There is a weakness in the cars firewall around the master cylinder where the weld inside is breaking and it is cracking all around the master cylinder and I am unable to shift the car. I have taken the car to two different shops and both say the same thing that the firewall is failing. The brake p... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2024

This vehicle was purchased new. Early in our ownership we ( my wife and I ) occasionally notice that the brakes momentarily release when they are applied for just a second causing us to increase braking which results in the brakes working again. This usually happens when slowing to make a turn at sl... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2024

Serious frame failure issues. Upper deck of trailer is separating from cross members to lower frame. Pin box has signs of excesive flexing, when hooking to truck, it sinks back into the frame well over 1.5”. Creaking noises coming from floor in front broom area as well as bathroom. Continues to ge... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
160000 STRUCTURE	2

160000 STRUCTURE

TSB 24-001 Issued in March on March 7th. Concern: Complaint of upper deck flex which results in cosmetic damages to the interior and excessive flex at the pin box. Remedy : The procedure outlined in attached summary to assess damages if any

160000 STRUCTURE

The rear upper deck on Solitude ST390RK models produced prior to June 6, 2022 may not be properly supported. As a result, the rear upper deck floor may sag slightly at the sidewalls. Remedy: The remedy includes the use of additional fasten

350000 EQUIPMENT

Gray Tank has an uncapped plumbing hole on top of tank on ST346FLS select units.

350000 EQUIPMENT

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for February 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.

GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE across all model years (2013–2024).

41 Total Recalls

237 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	0	1	View
2024	4	12	View
2023	6	32	View
2022	7	70	View
2021 (current)	4	55
2020	3	22	View
2019	4	9	View
2018	3	5	View
2017	2	14	View
2016	3	4	View
2015	2	6	View
2014	2	7	View
2013	1	0	View

Other GRAND DESIGN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GRAND DESIGN	0	0	View
IMAGINE	0	0	View
LINEAGE	0	0	View
MOMENTUM	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 355TH	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 380TH	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 385TH	0	0	View
REFLECTION	0	0	View